Chinese defence ministry says Japan should have a deep understanding that nuclear war must not be fought, and can never be won
Experts say the development may ease Japan’s concern about supporting Taiwan’s defence, but is set to upset Beijing.
Japan’s Kyodo News reported on the weekend that the two countries had been discussing a scenario in which the US military would use nuclear weapons in the event of a contingency in East Asia.
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The report, citing anonymous sources, said such a move was “a sign that they are seeking to strengthen the US nuclear umbrella, under which Japan is protected, amid intensifying military activity by China, North Korea and Russia”.
